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BRIDGETON – The Cumberland County Fair, the annual celebration of homespun and family fun, is the latest in COVID-19-related cancelations.

The Cumberland County Fair Association, in consultation with Cumberland County administrators, cited public health concerns for scrapping this year’s festivities.

The fair, featuring 4-H exhibits, fireworks, and the fan-favorite demolition derby, was scheduled for July 7-10 at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Millville.

“We appreciate everyone’s past support and, while we are disappointed that we cannot bring the fair to you in 2020, we want to do our part to keep our community safe in this difficult time,” Fair Association President Don Schultz said.

While announcing the cancelation, Schultz issued an invitation to “New Jersey’s Oldest County Fair.”

“We will see everyone at the Cumberland County Fair in 2021,” he said.

Fair officials thanked the agencies, specifically Cumberland County Department of Public Works and Property and the Cumberland County Improvement Authority, that spent the past year working on Cumberland County Fairgrounds improvements and facility upgrades.

Cumberland County Freeholder Carol Musso, liaison to the Fair Association, also commended the work of the fair association’s volunteers for their year-round dedication to put on the event.

Deborah M. Marko is a senior reporter with The Daily Journal. Currently focused on breaking news and education issues, she also oversees community outreach programs that promote literacy and public safety. Got a story idea? Call 856-563-5256. Follow on Twitter: @dmarko_dj Instagram: deb.marko.dj Help support local journalism with a The Daily Journal subscription.